A dagger through the heart
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Devastated. That was the only word that could truly portray how she felt. Clarissa Harlin, an orphan who thought she had crossed the bridge of misfortune stared miserably as the life she had spent all her time nurturing wither. The question, "How could you?" pierced through her heart, shattering her entire world into countless shards. Utterly speechless and in a state of shock, she stared at him, unable to form a coherent response. It felt as though her entire being was in a trace. "You are despicable!" He spat. As Alec abruptly left the house, she experienced an intense surge of panic, feeling as though her heart might burst out of her chest. Her forehead glistened with droplets of sweat as she shuddered, finding it increasingly difficult to breathe with each passing moment. Desperate to steady herself, she reached for a couch in order to avoid collapse. "What is happening?" she questioned herself, even though she already knew the answer. However, her fragile heart was aware of the devastation that acknowledging the truth would bring. So she made a false reality in her mind, convincing herself that it was all just a terrible dream, a nightmare from which she would soon wake up. Even though the painful reality was glaring right at her!
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A dagger through the heart   Chapter 45
In the quiet depths of the night, Daniel lay sprawled on his bed, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts. The room was cloaked in darkness and the only source of light was the soft glow of his phone screen, casting light on his face. Heaving a heavy sigh, he couldnât help but think about the messages he sent to Clarissa that she hadnât replied to yet.He furrowed his brow in worry, a mixture of concern and curiosity carving lines on his forehead. He shifted to the edge of the bed, staring at his phone like it held all the answers. He took a deep breath and dialed Clarissaâs digits with trembling hands. Seeking solace in the sound of her voice. But, to his disappointment, she didnât pick up.âWhatâs going on?â he pondered. Was she alright? Had something happened that kept her from answering? His mind was like a maze, with questions multiplying and weighing him down. He felt lost and desperate for answers that seemed just out of reach. As he lay there, somewhere between sleep and insomnia,
A dagger through the heart   Chapter 44
Alec took a step closer and murmurs in the party grew louder, whispers spreading like wildfire amongst them.Regina couldn't help but feel singled out, like she was the main attraction of some twisted circus sideshow. And watching Clarissa stand beside Alec, looking like a scared innocent puppy only added to her irritation. Alec leaned forward, his lips brushing against her ear, his voice low and husky. She could feel his breath on her neck, a sensation that sent shivers down her spine. And then he spoke, a single sentence that made her eyes widen in shock. It was a sharp command that cut straight to Regina's core. "You are creating a scene, leave! Now!"Regina's lips trembled as she fought back her tears. She glared at Clarisa for a moment, her eyes full of anger and resentment, before finally turning and matching out the party.As she left the party with bitter tears streaming down her face, Regina could hear the whispers of everybody in the party trailing her. Their voices felt li
A dagger through the heart   Chapter 43
Clarissa sipped her wine and watched the lively crowd with a wistful gaze still unable to shake off the nagging feeling that she didn't belong there. The murmur of the chattering guests became a dull hum in her ears, and the music turned into a conflicting melody. She wasn't sure how long she sat there, lost in her thoughts, when she felt a tap on her shoulder.Turning around, her eyes met an almost hypnotic gaze from a tall, handsome man with piercing dark eyes and a smug grin plastered on his face. At that moment, she couldn't help but feel a spark of attraction."My my," he said, his voice soft and cooing. "You are quite a looker."Clarissa was caught off guard by his sudden approach, but she had to admit that his charming demeanor was hard to resist."Forgive my late introduction," he continued with a nod. "I'm Edward, a friend of Alec. It's a pleasure finally being able to meet you up close."Despite her lingering doubts, Clarissa couldn't deny the thrill of intrigue that was beg
A dagger through the heart   Chapter 42
Clarissa desperately tried to hide her anxiety as she sat down in front of the mirror. Marie stood behind her, applying some makeup on her with care. The silence in the room was almost suffocating, and Clarissa could feel the weight of her thoughts pressing down on her.âI know I might not be a professional but I know all I have to when it comes to makeup so you do not need to worry,â Marie finally broke the silence with a grin, hoping to break the mood. Clarissa let out a deep sigh. âCan you please tell me what you know about Alec William?â she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Marie paused, sensing the gravity of the situation. âWell,â she began, hesitantly, âhe is a well-accomplished man, strong and dependable.â Clarissa's heart sank. Marie had been repeating the same thing again and again. Her relationship with Alec had always been complicated from the start, but it had never felt this terrifying. She couldn't help but wonder if she was the cause of his attitude towards
A dagger through the heart   Chapter 41
When the sun rays peeked through the window blinds, Joanneâs eyes fluttered open and she sat up in bed, pulling the covers around her. She looked out the window and noticed the street was empty, no traffic or people in sight. "Oh no, I'm late for work," she groaned in frustration as she threw the covers off and jumped out of bed, pulling on her robe.She rushed to the bathroom, not even bothering to change into her work clothes, and started brushing her teeth. Suddenly, she paused and looked at her reflection in the mirror, her mind trying to catch up. "Wait, what day is it today? It can't be... It's Saturday!" she exclaimed out loud. Rolling her eyes after feeling foolish, she washed her face with water and with a soft chuckle, she left the bathroom and walked into her kitchen to make herself some coffee. Saturday was her favorite day of the week and she was planning to enjoy it to the fullest. She took her time to slowly savor the taste of her hot coffee, enjoyed the silence of the
A dagger through the heart   Chapter 40
Clarissa stirred her coffee lazily as she gazed out the window at the dreary, gray evening. She never knew a nice rest and a nice cup of coffee could smooth her sour mood and right in front of her were delicious, buttery croissants and a hot pot of tea waiting for her on the small table by the side of her bed. As she took a bite of the flaky pastry, her maid, of which she found out was Marie by name, walked into the room."Good evening, ma'am," Marie said, her face tense. "I'm sorry to disturb you, but Alec has sent for you."Clarissa's smile froze on her lips, and a sudden chill ran down her spine. She set down her croissant and turned to face Marie. "Did he say why?"Marie shook her head. "No, ma'am. He just ordered me to fetch you immediately, he is in his study room."Clarissa felt a cold sweat break out on the back of her neck. Alec was not a man to be trifled with, and she knew all too well the consequences of crossing him."Okay," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "I w
A dagger through the heart   Chapter 39
The moon shone brightly in the sky, making the garden look magical. Its ghostly rays danced on the delicate petals of the flowers, making it look even more beautiful in the moonlight. The night breeze whispered through the branches, making everything feel peaceful. Clarissa walked along the stone path in the garden. Her long gown flowed behind her as she moved. Her brown hair fell down her shoulders and framed her delicate face. As she walked through the beautiful flowers she could smell the fresh roses and strong jasmine. She inhaled and exhaled deeply knowing she finally found the peace she craved.Suddenly, the calmness of the night was shattered by the sound of heavy footsteps approaching. She sensed his presence before she even saw him. Alec, the man she thought she knew so well but now feared deeply."What on earth are you doing outside at this time?" he said angrily, emerging from the shadows with a stormy expression in his eyes.Terrified, Clarissa stumbled over her words, a
A dagger through the heart   Chapter 38
The sun's warm rays sneaked into the room through the see-through curtains as Clarissa slowly woke up, she could feel her consciousness coming back.âWhere am I ?â she pondered, rubbing her eyes delicately, trying to clear away her blurry vision.With each gentle rub her vision started to take shape and the room slowly came into focus, a peaceful and comfortable place but as she blinked away the last bit of haziness, she realized she wasn't alone. Standing in front of her was a young man, probably in his early twenties, smiling brightly. His jet-black hair fell on his forehead, framing his intense dark eyes that seemed to hold entire galaxies inside. âWho are you?â she asked, confusion and curiosity filled her voice as she stared at him unable to divert her gaze away from him.âAbout that,â he grinned, standing up while scratching the back of his head. "I'm sorry. You fainted, and I thought it'd be better if I brought you to my place. I should have just asked the maid to call for med
A dagger through the heart   Chapter 37
Joanne couldn't take her eyes off Clarissa's empty desk as the morning sun cast a warm glow on the bustling office. She couldn't help but feel anxious and worried about Clarissa's trip. âCome on!â She groaned in frustration. âWhy haven't you been picking up your calls Clarissa? You are making me worried.â With a sigh Joanne ran her hands into her hair as the worst scenarios ran through her mind, making her palms sweaty with unease.Joanne stared at her computer and the unfinished tasks at hand. Heaving another sigh she decided not to let her worries get in the way of her work. âYou better be okay,â she mumbled as she went through some papers, she dropped down the paper and typed some information on her keyboard with a rhythmic beat. The office buzzed with activity, filled with business discussions and phone calls.On her break Joanne mustered the courage to approach Thomas. She was shocked to see his face showing signs of exhaustion, the dark circles under his eyes were dim and shady
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